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In Charleston, ‘the power of God’s grace’
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- It is impossible to know whether the Charleston tragedy will someday be seen as a turning point in the nation's long, difficult struggle with race. But we can hope. At Friday's funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of nine men and women who were slain June 17 at historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, hope was very much in … [Read more...] about In Charleston, ‘the power of God’s grace’
Change Is Hard
To quote myself: Humans evolve, their societies evolve and their language evolves. Institutions must evolve with them or die. Is this where the Republican Party is at today? In a fast-changing culture, can the GOP get in step with modern America? Across the cultural landscape, the national consensus is evolving rapidly, epitomized by this year’s convulsions of celebrity, … [Read more...] about Change Is Hard
Cartoon: Supreme Court
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‘Jewish Mothers’ Motivate Israel’s Soaring Start-Up Rate
Meeting with 15 journalists from top European economic and business media on a 4-day press trip to Israel last week, Yossi Vardi explained, "The secret of Israel"s entrepreneurial dynamism is that everyone here has a Jewish mother."" The 72-year-old Vardi, known as the Guru of Israeli internet, and founder of some 60 successful Israeli high-tech companies… … [Read more...] about ‘Jewish Mothers’ Motivate Israel’s Soaring Start-Up Rate
My Man Godfrey
I watched one of my favorite movies of all time, My Man Godfrey with William Powell and Carol Lombard. It was made in 1936 during the great depression. It takes place in Boston where the old Boston families still have enough money to carry on there frivolous lives. A "forgotten" man who lives at at the dump in a packing crate enters the life of the wealthy Bullock family. … [Read more...] about My Man Godfrey
Two Liberal Decisions From A Conservative Court
It has been a good week for liberal decisions form a conservative court. Yesterday, as I was certain they would, they threw out the absurd case against the Affordable Care Act. I'm not sure that this really changes anything. Conservatives will continue to complain about the law, but lack any effective way to repeal it, and certainly have no alternative. The case made no … [Read more...] about Two Liberal Decisions From A Conservative Court
Jeffrey Toobin on God and Marriage Equality
Jeffrey Toobin compares the marriage equality movement to inter-racial marriage in The New Yorker. God may reign, but He (or She) doesn’t legislate. The gritty business of passing laws is left to the people’s representatives, who answer, in the first instance, to their constituents, and defer, at least in theory, to the Constitution. The record of politicians who claim, … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Toobin on God and Marriage Equality
Whoopin’ and a-Hollerin’ for the Plantation Life
Judge A. Joseph Antanavage, with shotgun in hand, stood before a modified Confederate battle flag, and looked as if he had planned to defend whatever it is that the Confederate flag stands for. But, this wasn’t in the South. This was at a pigeon shoot near Hamburg, Pa. Pennsylvania is not only where the only legal organized pigeon shoots still exist, but where it’s not … [Read more...] about Whoopin’ and a-Hollerin’ for the Plantation Life
Obama will be remembered for “Amazing Grace” grief song moment (VIDEO)
Depending on who you talk to and the political lens through which they view the world, Barack Obama will go down as a highly polarizing figure, a transformative President or a combination of both - and these definitions will be said either with admiration or contempt. But here is one certainty: In years to come, one piece of video will be included in any biographies of … [Read more...] about Obama will be remembered for “Amazing Grace” grief song moment (VIDEO)
You won’t believe this about Donald Trump (Guest Editorial)
The most shocking news this week about Donald Trump isn't that he offended Mexicans by calling them rapists or got his objectifying show "Miss USA" kicked off Univision, or that the pageant's hosts both quit in a huff and one of them called him a clown, or that he subsequently banned all Univision staff from his… … [Read more...] about You won’t believe this about Donald Trump (Guest Editorial)
Cartoon: Obamacare
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ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court – What to Expect Now (Guest Voice)
ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court - What to Expect Now By Rick Lindquist, Co-Author of The End of Employer-Provided Health Insurance: Why It's Good for You, Your Family, and Your Company On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of ObamaCare in King v Burwell. The ruling confirms Health Insurance Marketplaces in all states can provide premium tax credits to … [Read more...] about ObamaCare Blessed by Supreme Court – What to Expect Now (Guest Voice)
Thought Of The Day
What is Judicial Activism? A decision you don't agree with! It's been a Republican thing this week but just wait until next time. It is a case where both sides do it although there have been times when both sides agree. Mike Huckabee: “I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our Founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject … [Read more...] about Thought Of The Day
“Just Who Do We Think We Are?” – The Supreme Supreme Court
In today's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the Supreme Court has laid waste to several key tenets of the American political experiment in representative government including federalism, a system of checks and balances with a legislative branch designed to be strongest body, and a complete devastation of the 1st Amendment. Unlike most of colleagues from the right side of the … [Read more...] about “Just Who Do We Think We Are?” – The Supreme Supreme Court
Andrew Sullivan on SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Decision
Andrew Sullivan comes out of blogging retirement to post on the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision on The Daily Dish. But some things you know deep in your heart: that all human beings are made in the image of God; that their loves and lives are equally precious; that the pursuit of happiness promised in the Declaration of Independence has no meaning if it does not … [Read more...] about Andrew Sullivan on SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Decision
A Win for Battered, Unruined Hearts: Supremes 5:4 Grant Marriage Rights to GLBT/Dual Gendered People
Dear Brave Souls: If you are offended by marriage rights for all persons being the law of the land in the US, it may be best you not read this. If you are offended when people deny each other basic human rights, please read this and rejoice with me. It is a Good Day for us all in the US. Today, we as a nation rose into complete parity re a long awaited and historic … [Read more...] about A Win for Battered, Unruined Hearts: Supremes 5:4 Grant Marriage Rights to GLBT/Dual Gendered People
Marriage Equality: Why The Right Is Wrong
I posted this a while back but today seemed a good day to repost it as some people freak out over the ruling. I will try to get a post up on the ruling itself over the weekend. The first point often made is that it is wrong for us to ‘approve of’ or ‘allow’ gays to have the same romantic activities that ‘normal people’ do (please note the quotes there). Now perhaps someone … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality: Why The Right Is Wrong
Some States Still Resist Marriage Equality
Some states are still holding out on marriage equality it seems. To be fair there are some technical legal issues at play here but the attitude is disappointing. Alabama Louisiana Mississippi On the other hand Arkansas, Georgia and Texas seem to be moving with reality. … [Read more...] about Some States Still Resist Marriage Equality
Justice Roberts’ constitutional consistency (Guest Voice)
Justice Roberts' constitutional consistency by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Chief Justice John Roberts knew a torrent of conservative invective was headed his way, so perhaps praise from a left-of-center columnist is the last thing he needs. Sorry, chief, here goes. Roberts saved the Affordable Care Act, … [Read more...] about Justice Roberts’ constitutional consistency (Guest Voice)